RZTK Residence
Caulfield North, Melbourne
2019 - 2024
RZTK Residence exemplifies how sensitive, strategic interventions can breathe new life into an aging home without superfluous additions. Guided by a philosophy of restraint and transformation, our design forgoes a typical rear extension, opting instead to reconfigure the existing layout, unlocking new spatial possibilities while enhancing flow, function, and natural light.
A key conceptual driver was chiaroscuro—the interplay of light and shadow—to heighten spatial drama. Movement through the home is defined by shifts in scale, materiality and light.
The new upper level replaces the original hipped roof, providing additional accommodation while redefining the home’s silhouette. The result is a clearly articulated contemporary form with a restrained street presence, blending subtly into its surroundings.
The journey begins with a shadowed, intimate entry that expands into a bright, open living area, which then culminates in a sunken lounge that frames views of the garden.
Area
360 sqm
Family size
4
Photography by Timothy Kaye
